House District 94 update for the week of 9/24
Black Excellence Brunch at The White House
I received an Invitation and was honored to attendĀ the White House for The Black Excellence Brunch! The event featured performances by the military band, the St. Augustine gospel choir, a DJ and a short concert from Grammy-award winning singer Monica. This was the first time the White House hosted a Black Excellence Brunch, so I was excited to participate.
During the event, we discussed significant investments being made in Black communities across the nation. I was extremely excited to hear about the investments weāve made made in education, like the $16 billion investment inĀ historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUās). It was an amazing event!Ā
If you would like to read President Bidenās speech from the brunch, please click here.
Meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
Each year the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) hosts a quarterly meeting during the CongressionalĀ BlackĀ Caucusā Annual LegislativeĀ Conference in Washington, D.C. Ā While I was there, we met withĀ the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). Some of the events I attended were Congressman Andre CarsonāsĀ Hip Hop & Politics session, and the Southern Company reception.
One of the CBC membersĀ I was excited to meet was Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett from Texas! Sheās been a force of positive change at the Capitol since her election in 2023, and it was amazing to speak with her about young people having opportunities and taking on leadership roles. Iām excited to use what I learned and implement itĀ during the 2025 legislative session for the benefit of my community!
Central Indiana Electric Vehicle Showcase
On October 5 from 12 to 5 p.m., the City of Indiana and Carmel are hosting the Central Indiana EV Showcase located at St. Luke's United Methodist Church -Ā 100 W 86thĀ St, Indianapolis, IN 46260. This event will bring together informational groups like Greater Indiana, Dealerships, EV Drivers, and other E-mobility vendors to provide information about EV charging, vehicles, federal tax credits, and projects happening around the state. You can find more information, including a video from last year's event, on the event page linked here: Central IndianaĀ EVĀ Showcase.
Homebuyerās Ownership Program
Donāt miss out on the next Homebuyerās Ownership Program at the Julia M Carson Government Center! The next opportunity is Wednesday, October 8. This workshop helps people looking to buy a home expand their knowledge about protecting their investment, understand and develop a budget, find fair housing resources and credit counseling. The program runs from 6:15 to 8:30 pm. There will be complimentary childcare and dinner. Email cira.nareb@gmail.com to register.
Mental Health America School Violence Panel Luncheon
On October 9, Mental Health America of Indiana will be hosting a Panel Luncheon at Martin University to help parents who worry about school violence. MHA is here to support you and your family as you navigate the emotional and mental health impacts of school shootings and other violent incidents for both youth and parents. The Luncheon Panel will have discussion points around preventing school violence and supporting schools impacted by these incidents. Experts will discuss current efforts, including statewide programs and community initiatives working to enhance safety and provide mental health support to students. To register, click the link here. For additional resources, visit: Indiana School Safety Hub or Central Indiana Stop School Violence Initiative.
Internship Opportunity
Applications to intern with the Indiana House Democratic Caucus for the upcoming 2025 legislative session are now open! Our internship program allows the chance to gain hands-on experience in a variety of fields while helping legislators pass bills that impact the lives of Hoosiers across the state.
The program runs from Jan. to May of 2025 and is open to college sophomores and recent graduates. Opportunities are available to intern in legislative and constituent services, policy analysis, fiscal analysis, communications and the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus.
Government touches all aspects of our society. This program helps young professionals develop valuable skills while opening doors to a variety of career paths including business, advocacy work, public service, law and more. All internships are full-time, paid positions. Deadline to apply is Oct. 31, with the priority deadline on Oct. 15.
Register to vote today!
Indianaās voter registration deadline is quickly approaching! Make sure to register to vote before Monday, Oct. 7. Voting is one of the most important actions you can take to ensure that your voice is heard and you are represented in our democracy. To register to vote, check your registration status, see a list of candidates on the ballot, find information about early voting or find polling locations near you, visit indianavoters.gov.